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Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says Ghana’s yellow fever outbreak is under control as authorities expand vaccination and surveillance following 450 suspected cases nationwide.
COCOBOD has engaged a Turkish delegation on investment, technology transfer and sustainable sourcing opportunities to strengthen Ghana cocoa processing.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged regional and local government leaders to tighten public funds accountability and act on findings in the 2025 Auditor General’s Report.
Ghana’s NHIS active membership has increased to 70% as of August 2026, up from 56.3% in 2024, as government expands funding and primary healthcare coverage.
Sarah Adwoa Safo has publicly recognised her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the Kantanka Family and Kristo Asafo Church, calling for reconciliation and family unity.
The Bank of Ghana has warned the public against taping, gluing, stapling or rejoining damaged cedi banknotes for recirculation, urging holders to take mutilated notes to commercial banks.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has denied reports that its CEO threatened salary deductions for striking teachers, saying negotiations with GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG remain focused on resolving outstanding conditions of service.
Government is proposing a corporate street adoption programme that would allow banks and other companies to finance urban greening and maintenance in return for branding and possible co-naming rights.
Minerals Commission CEO Isaac Tandoh has called for a fair remuneration framework for local contract mining workers, warning contractors against underpricing, unpaid SSNIT contributions and poor conditions of service.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has warned citizens about fraudulent jobs in Zambia after six Ghanaians were arrested during a cybercrime raid involving 79 people.
Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu says Ghana’s gender representation targets will require institutions to give women senior assignments, sponsorship and credible succession opportunities.
Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza says government will not demolish Osu buildings indiscriminately for the Tema-Winneba coastal road, pledging architect-led solutions for the contested 500-metre stretch.